Boy, 15, charged in fatal shooting of 13-year-old in Joliet alley
A 15-year-old has been charged with murder in the shooting of a 13-year-old in Chicago's southwest suburbs.
Best places to live in Illinois revealed in new ranking
U.S. News & World Report released a list of the best places to live in Illinois, a ranking of 22 cities evaluated for quality of life, value, desirability, job market strength and migration trends.
13-year-old boy shot and killed in Joliet alley, police say
A 13-year-old boy is dead after being shot Monday afternoon in an alley in Joliet, according to police.
Construction begins on Chicago project to send Lake Michigan water to southwest suburbs
Construction on a project to send Lake Michigan water from Chicago to southwest suburban communities is set to begin.
New Joliet Hollywood Casino expected to open Aug. 11, ahead of schedule
The new Hollywood Casino in southwest suburban Joliet is expected to open in August, its parent company announced.
Joliet man had loaded gun, drugs in car with 4-year-old girl, police say
A Joliet man and woman were arrested after being found with a loaded gun and drugs in a car while they were with a 4-year-old girl.
Illinois acquires land for project to keep invasive carp from Lake Michigan
The State of Illinois acquired a key piece of land for a project aimed at keeping an invasive carp species from reaching the Great Lakes.
Woman ‘sprayed’ victim with salsa at Joliet restaurant: court records
A woman is facing criminal charges after she allegedly "sprayed" another person in the eyes with salsa at a Joliet restaurant last month.
Bill to honor Joliet soldier killed in Lithuania mission passes Senate
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution to honor four American soldiers killed during a mission in Lithuania, including a Joliet native.
Texas man stole nearly $600 from vendors at Joliet racetrack, police say
An employee of a private vendor was arrested and charged with stealing almost $600 using a skimming device at the Route 66 Raceway in Joliet over the weekend.
Naperville overtakes Joliet as state’s third-most populous city, data shows
Naperville is now the third-most populous city in Illinois, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Joliet police sergeant, 47, killed in car crash, department says
Sgt. Hollis Weller, 20-year veteran of the Joliet Police Department, was killed while off-duty on Friday in a car crash.
5-year-old boy critical after being shot by 8-year-old relative in Joliet home, police say
A 5-year-old boy is in critical condition after police say he was shot by an 8-year-old relative inside a Joliet home early Friday morning.
